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Le Risque Tout | 30090 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal Guns | 2 | BG | |
| Nationality | République Française | ||
| Operator | Private Owners | ||
| Acquired | 1800 | BG | |
| Shipyard | Unknown | BG | |
| Category | Privateer | BG | |
| Ship Type | Cutter | ||
| Captured | 31.5.1800 | BG | |
Hit Majesty's Hired Cutter Rose , at Sea, May 31, l800.
SIR In pursuance of your order of yesterday's date, I proceeded with His Majesty's Hired Cutter Rose under my command the Dolphin Hired Cutter, Lieutenant Jarrett, Commander, in company, for the purpose of examining the creeks and harbours of the enemy between Cape Barfleur and Cape La Hogue. At Half past 4 morning observed a small cutter to Windward; the Dolphin making the signal of an enemy we immediately gave chase, and in an hour captured her, Cape Barfleur S. E. distant about 3 or 4 leagues : found her to be Le Risque à Tout French Privateer mounting 2 4-pounders with Muslcetry, 16 men, Jacques Neel, Captain, out 10 hours from Cherbourg without making any capture.
I am, Sir, &c. &c. &c.
H. RICHARDSON
2 hired cutter Rose in 1800 ??